LONGFELLOW NEIGHBORHOOD · Bull Falls Brewery 901 East Thomas 715-842-2337 . Cveykus Law Office 301...
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LONGFELLOW NEIGHBORHOOD WELCOME TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD April, 2020 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Our next meeting is Monday, April 6, 2020 Wausau Police Department Community Room, 6:30 PM * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Agenda Our April meeting is cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. Dates to Remember April 1: April Fools Day April 6: Longfellow Neighborhood Meeting - cancelled April 11: Happy Easter April 22: Happy Earth Day (50 th anniversary) Minutes from the March 2, 2020 Meeting Chief Ben Bliven, of the Wausau Police Department, gave a brief introduction then answered questions from the group. 1. Accreditation for the Wausau Police Department by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Group was discussed. This process is usually completed for hospitals, universities, etc. and includes standards and best practices for the organization being accreditated. Current policies are reviewed, proof they are being followed is required. Although all police departments must meet the same guidelines, each Department may have a different way of doing so. The review is conducted every 3 years, includes going through files, and was completed during 3 days last week. The first time the Wausau Police Department was reviewed was in 2017 when they were initially accredited. 2. Evidence storage is an on-going issue for the Department since they have a very small space to work with. Departments are required to have separate areas for drugs, guns, cash and other types of evidence. There is a separate building for large items such as boats, cars, etc. Evidence must be kept until the case is resolved and is regularly reviewed to determine what can be disposed of. 3. Police officers write a substantial number of citations for running red lights since the criteria is very strict but there is a little more flexibility for yellow light violations. Wisconsin law bans citation “quotas”. 4. Annual evaluations of are conducted and includes assessing: • officer productivity • how well officers meet core values every day • documentation of calls, citations, and violations; the Department is evaluating using voice documentation to reduce the time needed to complete these tasks 5. Bicycle lanes can, and should, be used as a turn lane if there is no bicycle in the lane.
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LONGFELLOW NEIGHBORHOOD
WELCOME TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD April, 2020
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Our next meeting is Monday, April 6, 2020 Wausau Police Department Community Room, 6:30 PM
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Agenda Our April meeting is cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.
Dates to Remember April 1: April Fools Day April 6: Longfellow Neighborhood Meeting - cancelled April 11: Happy Easter April 22: Happy Earth Day (50th anniversary)
Minutes from the March 2, 2020 Meeting Chief Ben Bliven, of the Wausau Police Department, gave a brief introduction then answered questions from the group. 1. Accreditation for the Wausau Police Department by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Group was
discussed. This process is usually completed for hospitals, universities, etc. and includes standards and best practices for the organization being accreditated. Current policies are reviewed, proof they are being followed is required. Although all police departments must meet the same guidelines, each Department may have a different way of doing so. The review is conducted every 3 years, includes going through files, and was completed during 3 days last week. The first time the Wausau Police Department was reviewed was in 2017 when they were initially accredited.
2. Evidence storage is an on-going issue for the Department since they have a very small space to work with. Departments are required to have separate areas for drugs, guns, cash and other types of evidence. There is a separate building for large items such as boats, cars, etc. Evidence must be kept until the case is resolved and is regularly reviewed to determine what can be disposed of.
3. Police officers write a substantial number of citations for running red lights since the criteria is very strict but there is a little more flexibility for yellow light violations. Wisconsin law bans citation “quotas”.
4. Annual evaluations of are conducted and includes assessing: • officer productivity • how well officers meet core values every day • documentation of calls, citations, and violations; the Department is evaluating using voice
documentation to reduce the time needed to complete these tasks 5. Bicycle lanes can, and should, be used as a turn lane if there is no bicycle in the lane.
6. The Wausau Police Department has been constantly recruiting and hiring officers since 2015. The number of officers in the Department is dictated by the City budget. Recruiting has become more difficult due to a variety of factors including a much smaller number of applicants, the required written test, the number of demands/responsibilities of the job (long days, shift work, and overtime), and the personality needed to be a good officer. The Department attends “job fairs” to help in their search. The steps in the hiring process itself are very involved and take approximately 40 hours of time by the candidate and command staff. Potential officers must: • pass the written test • participate in 2 interviews with a 2-3 person group • complete and submit a 30-page packet and 2 more interviews with a different 2-3 person group • pass a background check (high school and college teachers/counselors, parents and a spouse
(if applicable) are contacted) • interview with a group of 4 people • pass a polygraph test • a conditional offer is then made • physical and psychological exams are given • all information is reviewed by the Police and Fire Commission (by regulation, only they can
hire and fire officers) • a final offer is made to the applicant
7. The Department currently has multiple sources for non-English speakers or when dealing with someone with special needs. There are 4 Hmong speakers (1 is currently attending the police academy), 2-3 Spanish speakers and 1 sign language interpreter who can be used. The Department also has access to 24-hour translators if needed.
Officer Shawn Meyer distributed and discussed the Brief Sheet. He discussed the work the Community Resource Unit (CRU) does. There has been an increase in heroin lately, which correlates with an increase in overdoses as more drugs are being cut with fentanyl.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020
From My Desk to Yours . . . Anne Heidemann, President, Longfellow Neighborhood
Thank you to chief Ben Bliven for speaking to our group. And as always, a big thanks to the Wausau Police Department for always supporting all the neighborhood groups. I do not have a guest for our meeting, but will be glad to see all of you. Try to stay calm during this medical crisis—this too shall pass. Take care everyone! (Editor’s Note: Anne submitted her “article” before the decision was made to cancel the meeting.)
Michael Martens, District 2 Alderman To say we are living in unprecedented times is an understatement. I know there is a certain level of fear and anxiety of what is happening and what the future will hold, but we are a resilient community and we will get through it. If you are struggling, or know someone who is, let me know and I’ll try to point you to the appropriate local resources. Hold strong and wash your hands.
Neighborhood/Community Businesses Acro Plumbing 904 Sumner Street 715-842-9425 Bull Falls Brewery 901 East Thomas 715-842-2337 Cveykus Law Office 301 Grand Avenue 715-842-5205 801 Custom Threads 801 Genrich Street 715-298-8010 Forward Electronics 115 Prospect Avenue 715-845-4355 JAS Construction [email protected] 715-432-5732 John Jokela Law Firm 207 Grand Avenue 715-845-9000 Little Bull Falls Soap Works 607 Prospect Avenue 715-846-2555 M & S, The Siding Specialists 818 Henrietta Street 715-842-7965 Meverden Chiropractic 215 Grand Avenue 715-848-4088
Neighborhood/Community Businesses (continued)
Olson Tire and Auto 601 Forest Street 715-845-8473 Incredible Bank/River Valley Bank 101 Grand Avenue 715-845-0900 Schmidt & Schmidt 123 Grand Avenue 715-845-9621 Subway 601 Forest Street 715-848-1930 The Nathan House 921 Grand Avenue 715-845-4922 The Hair Designers 607 Prospect Avenue 715-845-2666 Townline Market 916 Townline Road 715-842-5201 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
NEED TO KNOW NUMBERS
LONGFELLOW NEIGHBORHOOD PRESIDENT: ANNE HEIDEMANN 715-845-4148
NEIGHBORHOOD ALDERPERSON: MICHAEL MARTENS ([email protected]) 715-845-4218
SECRETARY/NEWSLETTER EDITOR: JOY FOYE 715-842-9197
POLICE DEPARTMENT: NON-EMERGENCIES 715-261-7800
NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISONS: OFFICER SNOW THAO ([email protected]) 715-261-7937 OFFICER SHAWN MEYER (Shawn,[email protected]) 715-261-7934 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER:
ASHLEE BISHOP 715-261-7842 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
TAMMY STRATZ 715-261-6682 INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT:
TRAVIS LEPINSKI and ADAM MALZAHN 715-261-6780 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
uncut grass/unshoveled sidewalks 715-261-6740 STREET CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE:
missed by snow plows 715-261-6960 FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE: DAVE DESANTIS 715-261-7904 JEREMY KOPP 715-261-7906 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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